Can coaching supervisors keep child welfare staff on the job?

NCT ID NCT07439783

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a coaching program called COSTARS helps child welfare supervisors better support their teams, including caseworkers and peer mentors with lived recovery experience. About 200 supervisors in Ohio's START program will either receive coaching or continue usual practices. Researchers will measure staff retention, job satisfaction, and how quickly families get services.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

COSTARS coaching program for supervisors

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a way to keep child welfare staff and peer mentors in their jobs longer, helping families get services faster.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage study testing a support program, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to other settings or show clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

opiate dependence substance-related disorder

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